Philippines
3 Dec
The Philippines said Sunday more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming".
20 Nov
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos insisted his country would not give up "a single square inch of our territory", as Manila seeks to counter Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
17 Nov
A strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, sending people fleeing buildings and causing part of a ceiling inside a shopping mall to collapse.
10 Nov
The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of "dangerous harassment" of Filipino boats in the disputed South China Sea, including firing a water cannon and blocking vessels on a resupply mission.
9 Nov
In the vibrant world of pageantry, one name has recently become synonymous with excellence and charisma; Samuel Micheal. Having achieved the remarkable feat of making it to the Top 16 at the prestigious Mr. International pageant held in the Philippines recently, Samuel has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the global stage. As we sit…
30 Oct
At least three people were killed in the restive southern Philippines on Monday as millions turned out to vote for village leaders following months of deadly poll-related violence.
24 Oct
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), yesterday, demanded justice for a Nigerian student, Ikechukwu ‘Ikem’ Emmanuel, who was murdered in the Philippines.Vice President, External Affairs of NANS, Babatunde Afeez Akinteye, in a statement yesterday, said the international community must condemn such a gruesome and inhumane act.
23 Oct
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has said it will investigate the the death of a Nigerian student simply known as Ikem, who was allegedly killed by a group of Chinese in the Philippines.
4 Oct 2023
A Filipino drag queen was arrested Wednesday after a public outcry in the Catholic-majority country over the depiction of Jesus Christ reciting the Lord's Prayer during a performance. Amadeus Fernando Pagente, whose drag name is Pura Luka Vega, was widely accused of blasphemy and declared "persona non grata" by several local governments after a video…
25 Sep 2023
The Philippines has accused China of installing a ‘floating barrier’ to stop fishing boats from entering a disputed area in the South China Sea. The Philippines’ coast guard said the 300m (1,000ft) obstacle was preventing fishermen from working in a lagoon in the Scarborough Shoal. China claims more than 90 per cent of the South…
27 Aug 2023
More than a thousand people fled their homes as floods unleashed by Super Typhoon Saola swept through mainly rural villages in the northern Philippines, rescue officials said Sunday.
21 Jul 2023
The Philippines will no longer deal with the International Criminal Court, President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday, after The Hague-based tribunal rejected Manila's appeal to stop a probe into a deadly drug war.
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